Luis Castillo used steroids

saintswhodi · 04-13-2005, 03:52 PM

Walker says Castillo was steroid-free in college
By Chris Mortensen
ESPN

Northwestern defensive tackle Luis Castillo acknowledged in a letter to all 32 NFL teams that he took steroids following the 2004 season, league sources said.

Sources also added that Castillo tested positive at the Indianapolis scouting combine in late February.

In his letter, Castillo told teams that he was frustrated that an elbow injury wasn't healing properly, and he turned to steroids in order to perform better at the combine.

Castillo's agent Rick Smith confirmed that the letter had been sent to the teams and said "we've spoken to all 32 teams and we're comfortable with where we're at on this issue."

Northwestern athletic director Mark Murphy, also a former safety for the Washington Redskins, released the following statement: "For several years, Northwestern has had a comprehensive educational, preventive testing policy for alcohol and other drugs. Rare positive tests are dealt with quickly through education, counseling and mandatory suspension. Our testing policy far exceeds guidelines established by the NCAA."

His coach, Randy Walker, also sent a letter to the teams, stating that Castillo never tested positive for steroids while at Northwestern. Castillo also obtained his drug testing history from Northwestern and provided it to the teams.

Scouts, Inc., had rated Castillo to be drafted in the mid-to-late vicinity of the second round.

baronm · 04-13-2005, 05:27 PM

another one bites the dust..

FireVenturi · 04-13-2005, 05:29 PM

Doesn\'t he also have a little injury history?

saintswhodi · 04-13-2005, 05:30 PM

This just means he will go in the 3rd or the 4th instead of the second IMO. He at least had the balls to step forward and say why he did it. And he wrote a letter to all teams. That\'s some guts right there. It takes a man to step up like that.

baronm · 04-13-2005, 05:33 PM

This just means he will go in the 3rd or the 4th instead of the second IMO. He at least had the balls to step forward and say why he did it. And he wrote a letter to all teams. That\'s some guts right there. It takes a man to step up like that.

I actually meant to finish my post with-now he\'ll be there in the fourth for us...and I still wouldn\'t mind getting him.

FireVenturi · 04-13-2005, 05:35 PM

www.footballs future.com

speaking of Castillo ...check out their mock!!!!!

[Edited on 13/4/2005 by FireVenturi]

FireVenturi · 04-13-2005, 05:36 PM

Sorry, i couldn\'t make it clickable

saintswhodi · 04-13-2005, 05:37 PM

Post the mock Ventrui.

baron, good call. I would take him for us if he was there in the 4th. It\'s worth the risk to me.

FireVenturi · 04-13-2005, 05:38 PM

16.New Orleans, Castillo-DT

saintswhodi · 04-13-2005, 05:40 PM

Yikes. I bet they are scrambling now. And that is a hell of a reach for us even before this steroid story. Shame on them. :no_no:

04-13-2005, 03:52 PM	#1
saintswhodi 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 6,941	Luis Castillo used steroids Walker says Castillo was steroid-free in college By Chris Mortensen ESPN Northwestern defensive tackle Luis Castillo acknowledged in a letter to all 32 NFL teams that he took steroids following the 2004 season, league sources said. Sources also added that Castillo tested positive at the Indianapolis scouting combine in late February. In his letter, Castillo told teams that he was frustrated that an elbow injury wasn't healing properly, and he turned to steroids in order to perform better at the combine. Castillo's agent Rick Smith confirmed that the letter had been sent to the teams and said "we've spoken to all 32 teams and we're comfortable with where we're at on this issue." Northwestern athletic director Mark Murphy, also a former safety for the Washington Redskins, released the following statement: "For several years, Northwestern has had a comprehensive educational, preventive testing policy for alcohol and other drugs. Rare positive tests are dealt with quickly through education, counseling and mandatory suspension. Our testing policy far exceeds guidelines established by the NCAA." His coach, Randy Walker, also sent a letter to the teams, stating that Castillo never tested positive for steroids while at Northwestern. Castillo also obtained his drug testing history from Northwestern and provided it to the teams. Scouts, Inc., had rated Castillo to be drafted in the mid-to-late vicinity of the second round.

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04-13-2005, 05:29 PM	#3
FireVenturi Cold as Ice! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Da Big Easy Posts: 2,978	Luis Castillo used steroids Doesn\'t he also have a little injury history?

04-13-2005, 05:30 PM	#4
saintswhodi 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 6,941	Luis Castillo used steroids This just means he will go in the 3rd or the 4th instead of the second IMO. He at least had the balls to step forward and say why he did it. And he wrote a letter to all teams. That\'s some guts right there. It takes a man to step up like that.

04-13-2005, 05:33 PM	#5
baronm 500th Post Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 954	Luis Castillo used steroids This just means he will go in the 3rd or the 4th instead of the second IMO. He at least had the balls to step forward and say why he did it. And he wrote a letter to all teams. That\'s some guts right there. It takes a man to step up like that. I actually meant to finish my post with-now he\'ll be there in the fourth for us...and I still wouldn\'t mind getting him.
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saintswhodi 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 6,941	Luis Castillo used steroids Post the mock Ventrui. baron, good call. I would take him for us if he was there in the 4th. It\'s worth the risk to me.

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FireVenturi Cold as Ice! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Da Big Easy Posts: 2,978	Luis Castillo used steroids 16.New Orleans, Castillo-DT

04-13-2005, 05:40 PM	#10
saintswhodi 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 6,941	Luis Castillo used steroids Yikes. I bet they are scrambling now. And that is a hell of a reach for us even before this steroid story. Shame on them. :no_no: